The Monadnock Region doesn’t have the big (read: crowded) downhill ski resorts that the White Mountain region to the north of us does. But we do have some of the most beautiful and serene cross country and snowshoeing trails in the state.
Snow can be found in our region from about early December until March – and the latest snowstorms have dumped a foot or more of light powdery snow all over our region. It is a winter wonderland here in the Monadnock Region right now! Perfect for a jaunt out into our woods and forests on cross country skis or snowshoes.
There are endless Monadnock Region hiking trails waiting to be discovered by ski or snowshoe this winter. You could also ask your local innkeeper for tips as there are too many trails to list in this blog posting. If you prefer groomed trails, here is a list of maintained trails (some have facilities for rentals and lessons as well):
Granite Gorge Ski Area, Keene/Roxbury: Downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing park. Lessons and rentals.
The Inn at East Hill Farm, Troy: Cross country and snowshoeing trails.
Road's End Farm and Ski Touring Center, Chesterfield: (603) 363-4703. Cross country and snowshoeing trails.
Stonewall Farm, Keene: Snowshoeing. Daily snowshoe rentals: adults $3, kids $1.
Windblown Cross Country Ski Area, New Ipswich: Cross country and snowshoeing trails.
Woodbound Inn, Rindge: Cross country and snowshoeing trails. (No trail fee for guests of the inn)
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